In a public notice titled: “Directive to close unauthorised FIRS tax collection accounts” by the FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, the agency made it clear that all tax and levy collections must now be processed exclusively through assessments generated on the TaxPro Max platform.
The announcement was circulated to newsmen on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi.
“All banks participating in the FIRS Collection, Remittance and Reconciliation Scheme are hereby advised to comply with this directive within the stipulated period.
According to the notice, all banks participating in the FIRS Collection, Remittance, and Reconciliation Scheme are expected to comply with the new directive without delay.
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Banks are required to discontinue the use of any unauthorised accounts for FIRS-related collections and to ensure that only transactions originating from the TaxPro Max system are processed.
“We count on your cooperation to ensure a smooth transition to this centralised system, thereby contributing to a more transparent and efficient tax collection process,” the notice stated.
The TaxPro Max platform, developed in Nigeria, is a digital solution designed to facilitate key tax activities, including taxpayer registration, filing of returns, payment processing, and the issuance of tax clearance certificates. It was introduced to streamline tax administration and support the FIRS’s broader goal of digitalising its operations.
The FIRS also encouraged taxpayers and stakeholders who may require assistance or clarification regarding the new directive to contact the Revenue Accounting and Refund Department (RAAD) within the agency.